IMMIGRATION AND ETHNICITY

by Edmonston

Assesses the integration of America's "new" immigrants within the context of their different backgrounds and the lessons that their adjustment, or lack of it, provide for immigrant policy. The book is multidisciplinary, covering social, political, and economic perspectives. Potential audiences include policymakers, businesses, and academics. Topics include race and ethnic trends in U.S. immigration, incorporation of Hispanic and Asian immigrants, the earnings of immigrant men in comparative perspective, secondary immigration patterns of legalized aliens, and an overview of U.S. immigration policy. Contributors include "Sharon M. Lee, Gillian Stevens, Rodolfo O. de la Garza, Frank D. Bean, María Enchautegui, Michael Fix, Elaine Sorensen, Marta Tienda", and "Wendy Zimmermann."

360 pages, Hardcover

Published May 1, 1994